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Wordle #1705

Wordle Hints and Answer for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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Today's puzzle is rated Hard difficulty, so you may need extra hints! The answer is a noun with 2 vowels and uses less common letters.

Difficulty: Hard
noun

Letter Facts

Vowels
2
Consonants
3
Repeats
No
Letters
Less Common

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Recommended Starting Words

MOULDLEMONGLOUM

Hints

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Starting Hint

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Starting Hint

This word relates to power, wealth, or influence in business or industry.

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Getting Warmer

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Getting Warmer

You might hear this word used to describe wealthy entrepreneurs, media executives, or on a snowy ski slope.

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Letter Clue

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Letter Clue

The word starts with the letter M.

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Stronger Hint

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Stronger Hint

A near synonym would be tycoon or magnate. Think of someone who built an empire in oil, media, or real estate.

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Rhyming Clue

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Rhyming Clue

This word rhymes with ogle.

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Final Clue

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Final Clue

The word starts with M and ends with L. In skiing, these are the bumps on a slope that advanced skiers navigate.

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Answer

MOGUL

This word has two distinct meanings. First, it describes a powerful or influential person in business, especially one who has built wealth through industry or media. Second, in skiing, it refers to a bump or mound of hard snow on a ski slope. The word comes from the Mughal Empire of India, whose rulers were known for their immense wealth and power.

Strategy Tip

When a word has less common letter combinations like the G and U together, it can help to try words with these letters early rather than sticking only to the most frequent letters. Sometimes branching out pays off!